About Dawn

As a Realtor, Broker Associate, and Certified Residential Specialist, my clients seek the extensive experience and knowledge I bring in San Diego real estate. When consulting with and guiding clients through the process of buying or selling residential real estate, meeting or exceeding their real estate goals is my goal. Since 2000, I have been recognized each year as a highly-productive real estate professional. Earning my client’s trust to get the job done successfully translates into over 90% of my transactions coming directly from repeat clients, their families, as well as friends and colleagues.
The Certified Residential Specialist designation, or CRS, is an elite designation through National Association of Realtors with only approximately 5%, or 28,000, Realtors nationwide. This designation represents significant documented experience, extensive education, as well as a genuine commitment to the profession – I like to describe it as a Masters in Residential Real Estate.
Within Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, I am recognized as an Architectural Specialist. Successfully representing multiple architect-designed homes and completing significant additional education, this is a unique and sought-after designation. Company-wide, approximately 10 out of almost 600 associates in San Diego are recognized.
My background also includes experience in direct lending with a San Diego-based mortgage banking company. This translates into a knowledge and understanding of mortgage requirements and procedures to better serve my clients. Importantly, for over five years, I served as the president and in other board positions with the Point Loma/Ocean Beach Realty Association. ​

Client Endorsements

07/08/2019 -

As a real estate broker myself, for more than twenty-five years, why would I hire another agent to concurrently sell my personal Point Loma residence and my son’s home on Coronado? Because Dawn Leahy ... Read More

06/14/2019 -

Dawn Leahy Realtor.We recently concluded the sale of our condo in San Diego and Dawn helped us through the process efficiently and successfully. We appreciated all her experience and professionalism, ... Read More

05/13/2019 -

If they gave out awards for closing complicated real estate deals in five days, Dawn Leahy should be a top contender. That’s what she did for me, and she did it with impeccable precision, competence, ... Read More

11/29/2018 -

Dawn quickly figured out what I was looking for in a new home and narrowed down the search so our time was well spent. She gave great advice and made me aware of things I hadn’t even thought about. She ... Read More

05/30/2018 -

Dawn was a huge help with our home purchase in Point Loma. Dawn went way above the call of duty. I would not hesitate to recommend Dawn to friends or family. If you are considering purchasing a home, ... Read More

05/22/2018 -

With Dawn's assistance and guidance, my husband and I found our retirement home in San Diego. She has worked with us for the last couple of years as we were trying to determine the right timing, right ... Read More

05/22/2018 -

Thorough, responsive, intelligent, proactive and friendly. She assessed the home, researched its history , helped arrange cleanup, repairs and staging. Called or emailed regularly with updates. ... Read More

12/18/2017 -

We couldn't have purchased our first home without Dawn Leahy. She was not only extremely knowledgeable about the ins and outs of San Diego real estate, but she also tailored the home search and buying ... Read More

11/04/2017 -

As time has passed, I want to reflect on the outstanding guidance and service we received from Dawn Leahy during our (2) transactions with a purchase and sale of homes. I praise Dawn on her extensive ... Read More

10/14/2017 -

Should you find yourself in need of a realtor in the San Diego area, look no further. I highly recommend this pretty lady:) Dawn worked with us on the original purchase of our first home, and then again ... Read More

07/31/2017 -

Dawn has helped my family buy and sell several homes over the years, and she is the absolute best real estate agent we've ever worked with. She is professional, knowledgable, detail-oriented, thoughtful, ... Read More

07/25/2017 -

Serendipity was ours when we were placed under Dawn Leahys wing in 2010 to find our San Diego home. She is without a doubt the realtor that we would recommend to anyone requiring real estate help in San ... Read More

03/26/2017 -

“We have worked with Dawn over the past 10 years on three houses. She is the utmost professional, a joy to work with, and gets amazing results. She really knows the in's and out's of her business, and ... Read More

02/24/2016 -

Dawn is an amazing real estate agent and person. I was the executor for my mother’s estate and Dawn helped me sell her condo. She is dedicated, hard working and very professional. One of the many positive ... Read More